Make a Skirt from Neckties

Step 2 Gathering Your Supplies

Gather however many ties you decided you needed in the previous step. I find that asking cute older men for their cast-offs is a great way to start a conversation, although they tend to get confused when you just take their ties off of them without even asking!

It's good to have a few extra ties. I recommend using only 100% silk or silk blend ties for them to hang the best.
(FIRST PICTURE)

You will also need:

sewing machine
iron and ironing board
presscloth (a scrap of cotton fabric will work)
source of electricity
water spritzer (filled with water)
seam ripper
tape measure (hopefully you've still got the one you measured your waist with)
ruler or straightedge
good sewing scissors

1/2" or 3/4" non-roll elastic a few inches longer than your waist size
all-purpose thread in the dominant color of the skirt (if your colors are schizophrenic, just use black or white)
Fray-Check
Stitch-witchery
non-bulky seam reinforcing tape/web (not shown in this picture, sorry!)
(SECOND PICTURE)

Comments

[Lochana]

I love it!!! Thanks for the info!